Total Loss of Power Steering
03-30-08, 02:06 PM
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Total Loss of Power Steering
Just went over to Disney for the day, and pulling into the parking lot, my power steering went out completely. After all day in the park, when we went back and got in car to come home and same problem. That was an interesting drive home from orlando to tampa. has anyone else had this happen? what a pita. i assume it will safe to drive to dealer in the a.m.? could it be as simple as a fuse? appreciate any insight, and thanks
03-30-08, 02:20 PM
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i think it should be alright. in my old corolla the power steering went out and i drove on it for another month before i had time to go to the junkyard for parts.
you should be okay to take it to the dealer. just think of it as a workout on your arms while parking or doing u-turns.
you should be okay to take it to the dealer. just think of it as a workout on your arms while parking or doing u-turns.
03-30-08, 03:53 PM
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If you press the gas pedal/or let go of the brakes (while in D gear) alittle and steer it, it should be easy, but once your at a completely stop, it a pain to turn it, because of the weight of the car. I own 2 honda that hasnt had powersteering for yrs, it's hard to paralelle park the car lol
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If you press the gas pedal/or let go of the brakes (while in D gear) alittle and steer it, it should be easy, but once your at a completely stop, it a pain to turn it, because of the weight of the car. I own 2 honda that hasnt had powersteering for yrs, it's hard to paralelle park the car lol
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Not gonna do it. If I can figure out a way to turn it off, I will. Alternatively, if someone does an aftermarket steering ECU, that will work too. Lastly, if all else fails, I might try to mod my steering torque sensors.....but that's a long shot.
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